Experienced Urethane Research Chemist
$110k/y-$130k/y
PPG2 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeSenior
Summary
PPG is seeking an Experienced Urethane Research Chemist to join their team in Sylmar, CA. The role involves developing aerospace transparency urethane products and supporting product design, formulation, and testing.
About the Role
As an S&T Urethane Research Chemist, you will lead urethane projects, conduct impactful research, advance urethane casting processes, and interface with customers and various engineering teams. You will also contribute to project timelines, documentation, and safety leadership while being aware of industry trends and regulations.
About You
Required:
- Ph.D in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Plastics Engineering, or a similar field.
- 6+ years of relevant experience, which can include PhD experience.
- Prior experience with urethane chemistry and applications for casting and product launch.
Preferred:
- Familiarity with polymerization chemistry, specifically polyurethane chemistry.
- Experience with analytical techniques for material characterization such as DSC, DMA, TGA, FTIR, and GC-MS.
Benefits
- Base salary range of $110k–$130k with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 10% of base salary.
- Comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Disability/Leave.
PPG
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $15.8 billion in 2024. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X and @PPGIndustries on Facebook, Instagram and Threads.
Los Angeles, CA